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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,816.96, 239,809.16 and 60,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,816.96, 239,809.16 and 60,046 is: 90,100.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,816.96 : 239,809.16 = 60,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,816.96/239,809.16 = 60,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,816.96x = 239,809.16 × 60,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,816.96x = 14,399,580,821.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,399,580,821.36/159,816.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,100.46

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